Mossbourne Community Academy (11-18), Hackney
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale: Spine 18 - 24
Start Date : Monday, 1st September 2025 [ INSET Days 26-29 August 2025]
Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.
In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:
1. Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
2. Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
3. Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock
4. Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
5. Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
6. Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
7. Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney
The successful candidate’s role is to support the Principal in embedding the ethos of aspiration, success and high standards in every area of academy life, ensuring that the vision and values of the academy are shared and acted upon by staff and students, and are understood by parents and the wider community. The responsibilities of the role will be determined based on the needs of the academy and the skills and experience of the successful applicant, but you will lead directly or indirectly on one, some or many of the following areas:
1. Curriculum, including the wider curriculum and timetable.
2. Pastoral Care, which includes behaviour, student wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.
3. Assessment, including external and internal examinations.
4. Teaching and Learning, including teacher training.
5. Staff Development, including performance management.
6. Parental and Community Engagement.
You will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the academy, supporting the Principal and the Senior Vice Principal in the continuous improvement of the academy.
In the absence of the Senior Vice Principal you will deputise for the Principal, as required.
The Principal invites applications from candidates who are confident, well-organised, lead by example, inspire staff at all levels, have demonstrable experience in a high performing SLT, and put children at the heart of everything they do.
Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
1. The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
2. Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
3. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
4. Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
5. Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
6. Free staff fitness classes
7. Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
8. Discounts at local restaurants
9. Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
10. Saturday and holiday paid programme
11. Special leave scheme
12. Staff appreciation awards and events
13. First rate professional development and career opportunities
14. Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
15. ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
16. Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)
We are actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic descent. Injustice, discrimination, and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies and practices across the federation, including at the board level. We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity, and anti-racism in every facet of what we do.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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